Jack Gartside Rip

[crawfly]

http://www.jackgartside.com/

Past away last night in his sleep...

Sad news. Last evening, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently outside.

Services will be held later this week in Winthrop, MA and East Boston. Details, including date and time, will be available tomorrow on the Ruggiero-Mazzarella funeral home’s web site. Other information will be posted here as it becomes available (or you can send email to the site).

Jack meant so much to so many of us. For his part, of his friends and fans he always said, “I’m the richest man I know.” Over the years there were so many stories: funny, loony, inspiring, head-shakingly amazing, and death-defyingly nuts. Here’s hoping you’ll share your own thoughts or experiences with Jack in the Comments below (posted comments will appear after a brief delay).

Goodbye, buddy. Likely you’re already scouting ahead, noting the currents and the good structure. So that when finally we join you you’ll simply point to a spot in the water and say, “Cast your fly there.”

[Gavin]

Great guy...I had the pleasure of his company a couple years ago. Some friends and I took him to dinner after he did a show in St. Louis...We told our waitress that Jack was our special guest from Boston...She asked what "the occassion" was...and Jack told her that he'd "just been released from prison". He was a real character and he will be missed.

[Danoinark]

A legend passes. Thanks for letting us know.

Dano